AVP, E&S Property

Responsibilities

Effectively drive acceptable submission activity and quickly determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards
Able to quickly review applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Sompo guidelines and standards
Understands pricing components and rating methodology; prices risk based on financial and competitive analysis
Uses all appropriate underwriting tools, disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
Exhibits strong technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation
Prepares or analyzes information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations in order to drive results within the assigned territory
Adheres to guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price risks
Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations, and trends
Complete understanding and ability to use sophisticated pricing models across various structures: guaranteed cost, captives, SIRs, deductibles, etc.
Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable
Willingness to travel to aggressively market assigned territory
Assist in mentoring Underwriting Trainees and junior underwriters
Requirements

Minimum 8 plus years of underwriting/insurance experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience in working, producing, and underwriting all sizes of accounts with the large brokerage houses, wholesalers, and specialty retailers
Established underwriting, quoting, and binding track record of profitable business
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong business relationships with insureds, agents & brokers on both a regional and national level
Strong negotiation skills
Team player and collaborative by nature
Strong attention to detail
Travel as needed

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